Community Calendar FAQs

Q. How can I list an event on the Shoofly Calendar?A. That’s easy. Use the “Suggest Events” from the menu bar at the top of the Shoofly Calendar or mail to: events@bslshoofly.com. Give us an event title, date(s), beginning and ending time, location including address, a brief description of your event, a web page if available and a contact person and contact information if appropriate. Also provide information on any costs, registrations and dates of such. You can suggest an event category but we reserve the right to place events where we believe they best fit.

Q. Do you list any event?A. No. We list only activities physically occurring the Bay-Waveland area (and elsewhere in Hancock County as staff time permits). We also reserve the right to reject events we deem inappropriate for a general audience.

Q. Why only Hancock County?A. We have to draw a line somewhere!

Q. Whoa! TMI. There is far too much on the Shoofly Calendar to comprehend. Can I limit what I see?A. Sure. Under the month and year of a calendar page you’ll find a drop-down box for Select Category. Mark one, several or all and “Go”. You will be looking at just the events that we think fit those categories.Q. What do ($), (R) and (D) stand for?A. If there is a cost ($) associated with the event, we want you to know before you get there. Same goes for any registration (R) needed before attending. Click on the event to see these costs and registrations. Sometimes we put that stuff in the description, but often we’ll refer you to a web page where the sponsor provides that info. By the way, there are lots of things going on around here that are free but you are given the opportunity to donate (D) or buy something while there. We consider that a free activity.

Q. Is everything accurate?A. We hope so, but probably not. Things change and we can’t go back and double check after we list an event. It’s always best to call ahead.

Q. How often is the calendar updated?A. We do a major update several weeks before a new month begins, but the Shoofly Calendar is in real time. New stuff is entered just about daily as we glean things from a ton of sources. Some categories (like Live Music, etc.) get a weekly update. Come back often when you are looking for something to do.

Q. Will you decode the school abbreviations in the Sports Category?A. Sure: